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Playstation 3 headset: fps gaming and music

post #1 of 12
12/15/12 at 9:26am
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I have been looking for a gaming headset for about 6 months and I havent had much luck. I want a headset with decent sound quality and directonality. I think my best option is a high quality stero headset pluged into an astro mixamp or a dss2. A built in mic is not a must but would be apricaited. However the mic MUST be removeable, i plan on whearing these in public. Any setup sugestions would be greatly apreciated.
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post #2 of 12
12/15/12 at 9:31am

I don't think a gaming headset will do you best. I think your best bet is the V-MODA M100(if you have $300 to spare :P), as it has two jacks, so you can just buy a mic off eBay or something to plug into one of them, then plug the cable into the other end. It's a great multipurpose headphone. Also, it has great sound. xD 

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post #3 of 12
12/15/12 at 9:33am
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That is a great sugestion, but i want to try to keep it in the $200 range.
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post #4 of 12
12/15/12 at 9:36am

i personally use akg k601's, crazy huge soundstage and has excellent imaging, when playing battlefield or whatever, i cant count the amount of times i was saved because i heard some dude running up on me trying to knife me in the dark

 

 

they're discontinued tho, but u can usually get them for under 200 in used but good condition, for mic i use the ps3 camera built in mic, you can also just use whatever bluetooth mic or usb mic you have lying around and configure it in the settings

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post #5 of 12
12/15/12 at 9:42am
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Those look realy cool but they are going for like $250-300. Maybe there is a slightly worse version for a lower price?
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post #6 of 12
12/15/12 at 9:54am
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Those look realy cool but they are going for like $250-300. Maybe there is a slightly worse version for a lower price?

Used AKG K601 for sale on eBay, make a bid, four days left on auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AKG-K-601-REFERENCE-CLASS-HEADPHONES-TOTALLY-OPEN-DESIGN-/140897618489?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item20ce270a39

 

New AKG K601 sell on eBay for $199.

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post #7 of 12
12/15/12 at 10:21am

Sells for $199 new on Amazon

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post #8 of 12
12/15/12 at 10:23am
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Ok, so how do i conect these to my ps3?smily_headphones1.gif
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post #9 of 12
12/15/12 at 2:26pm
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Upon further investigation, i dont realy like the astetics of the headset. I want more of like the senhiser hd 958(speling). Would that headset be good for fps gaming?
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post #10 of 12
12/15/12 at 2:38pm
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Upon further investigation, i don't really like the astetics of the headset. I want more of like the Sennheiser HD598. Would that headset be good for fps gaming?

Most HD598 owners seem very happy using the HD598 for music, movies & gaming (and they are only 50-Ohm).

I would say go for the Senn HD558 (50-Ohm), new $160, or Used $111-$149 at Amazon.

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post #11 of 12
12/15/12 at 4:22pm
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so i will have to connect the headphones to an astro mix amp or a turtle beach dss or dss2 for them to work on my console, right? Also, what is the best "sound card" price/quality wise. I am leaning towards the HD 558 with a dss2 and a clip on mic.


Edited by tbom1208 - 12/15/12 at 4:39pm
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post #12 of 12
12/15/12 at 7:23pm

For gaming setups, try asking on these threads.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-updated-11-12-12-sennheiser-hd650-added

http://www.head-fi.org/t/593050/the-nameless-guide-to-pc-gaming-audio-with-binaural-headphone-surround-sound

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